moss’ 2 Sparrows Restaurant in CS Interiors

Our work at 2 Sparrows Restaurant is featured in the 2012 Winter issue of CS Interiors Magazine.  Article inside.

2 Sparrows Restaurant by moss Design

Merging Sustainable Agriculture and Modern Architecture.

We wanted the design to speak to the industrial and traditional roots of the Chicago food industry, while responding to the unique mission of 2 Sparrows.  Similar to how a sparrow builds a nest by collecting building elements from nearby, we assembled the space for this seasonally driven, gastro-brunch restaurant with building components collected from Chicago.  This approach resulted in an industrial farmhouse aesthetic rooted in Chicago restaurant classicism perfectly calibrated for food production and enjoyment.  The architectural design echoes the sustainable agriculture ethos of the restaurant and complements the food and products from local farmers, artisans, distillers, and brewmasters offered at the restaurant. Product list and photos inside.

UPDATEx2: 2 Sparrows Passed Final Building Inspection!

Only a couple of weeks until official opening.  Some progress photos inside.  Check us out in Eater Chicago and Urban Daddy, too.

UPDATE (10/03): Passed health inspection today!

UPDATE (09/30): Opening date is Monday, October 10th!

 

 

 

 

2 Sparrows in Eater Chicago

Publicity machine: Activate!  Our 2 Sparrows project was featured in Eater Chicago.  Check out the progress here.

2 Sparrows Restaurant Underway

Check out this sweet panoramic of 2 Sparrows in Lincoln Park.  Wall framing is complete, mechanicals are installed, and bench seating is under construction.  Wood is stained and ready for installation.  We even picked paint colors.  More photos inside

Fresh Sushi, Reclaimed Barnwood

Resurrected from an existing Chinese restaurant, Zen Sushi will soon has opened its doors at 714 West Diversey Parkway in Lincoln Park.  We have created three distinct dining zones in the space that are all connected by sustainable building materials and energy efficient lighting.  All wood wall and ceiling finishes have been reclaimed from a Western Illinois barn.  The existing floors have been finished with a low-VOC stain from TimberSoy and the walls with no-VOC paint.  All new lighting have LED or compact fluorescent lamps and will save energy as compared to conventional fixtures.  See all the photos (including before images) after the jump.